Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 45 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 45 corresponds to BSA Section 39(1) under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 45 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 39(1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 39(1) — Opinions of experts
Drafting note. Words "or any other field" are added. Thus, scope is expanded greatly.
(1) When the Court has to form an opinion upon a point of foreign law or of science or art, or any other field, or as to identity of handwriting or finger impressions, the opinions upon that point of persons specially skilled in such foreign law, science or art, or any other field, or in questions as to identity of handwriting or finger impressions are relevant facts and such persons are called experts. Illustrations. (a) The question is, whether the death of A was caused by poison. The opinions of experts as to the symptoms produced by the poison by which A is supposed to have died, are relev…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 45 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 45 is BSA Section 39(1) — Opinions of experts.
Has the provision changed?
Words "or any other field" are added. Thus, scope is expanded greatly.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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